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Washington Wizards rookie Julian Reese posted 18 points and 20 rebounds in last night game against the Utah Jazz.

The last rookie—NBA or WNBA—to accomplish that? His sister, Angel Reese, who had 19 points and 20 rebounds against the Phoenix Mercury

Caitlin Clark Hijacked the Spotlight With This 2026 Takeover #nba #caitlinclark #viral

Caitlin Clark has reached heights that no other women’s athlete has ever seen 🐐

She is the brand ambassador for PRADA 💁🏻‍♀️

She is breaking down barriers for the ones coming after her to be able to enjoy 🥹

We’ve never seen nothing like Caitlin Clark and we never will 🔥

Watch Caitlin Clark show off unbelievable shooting on 25 shots

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark reminded fans why she's one of the WNBA's premier shooters, lighting up the gym in a recent offseason session. On Monday, the two-time All-Star drained an astonishing 22-of-25 three-pointers from beyond the arc during post-workout drills, showcasing her signature smooth mechanics, deep range, and unflinching confidence.The viral clip, shared by the Fever and ClutchPoints, captured Clark in rhythm, hitting shot after shot with remarkable consistency—even as she recovered fully from a 2025 season-ending groin injury. Fans quickly flooded social media with praise, noting her form looked "loop-like" in its precision and that she's primed for a dominant 2026 return.As CBA talks continue and the league eyes growth, Clark's display underscores her elite preparation amid uncertainty. The sharpshooter remains focused on elevating her game, building anticipation for what could be another record-breaking campaign.

Azzi Fudd brought the glam to the Unrivaled semifinals last night ⭐

Just last month, Unrivaled made history in Philadelphia, drawing 21,490 fans, the largest crowd ever for a professional women’s basketball game.

The momentum didn’t stop there.

To start March, 18,261 fans packed Brooklyn for the semifinals, a turnout that matched the energy on the court.

League President Alex Bazzell revealed that the Brooklyn games brought in $1 million in gate revenue, a testament to the league’s growing impact both on and off the floor.

Unrivaled isn’t just changing how women’s basketball is played, but it’s also proving it can fill arenas, drive revenue, and capture the attention of fans nationwide.

Caitlin Clark the best point guard in the WNBA is 100% healthy and ready to return and dominate like she normally does! 🔥

She recently went 22 out of 25 from three is a warm-up 🐐

I know her haters are upset right now 😂

365 DAYS OF GREATNESS.

▪️ WNBA Champion
▪️ Unrivaled Champion
▪️ Unrivaled Finals MVP
▪️ Unrivaled 1-on-1 Champion

Different formats, different stages, but the same result.

Gray’s championship run in the WNBA reaffirmed what opponents already know, when the stakes rise, her game sharpens.

Possession by possession, she remains one of the most controlled closers in professional basketball, dictating tempo, creating space in the midrange, and delivering when defenses tighten.

Then came her dominance in Unrivaled.

In the league’s team format, she led a title run and earned Finals MVP honors.

In the 1-on-1 tournament, there were no sets to lean on and no weak-side help to exploit, just isolation basketball.

She won that, too.

That versatility is what separates résumé builders from culture setters.

Five-on-five.
Three-on-three.
One-on-one.

She has proven her skill translates across environments, systems change, teammates change, but the outcome doesn’t.

Over the past year, Chelsea Gray has done what the game ultimately demands at every level: WIN.

Last season gave us four coaches who made an immediate impact. Two were veterans stepping into new programs and changing the trajectory right away. Two were first-time head coaches who looked like seasoned pros from day one. All four enter this season with momentum, and each has a storyline worth watching.

✨Kim Caldwell (Tennessee):
Kim Caldwell wasted no time turning Tennessee into a problem again. After a record-setting one-year run at Marshall, she stepped into Knoxville and brought that same disruptive, high-possession style with her. The Lady Vols finished (24-10) in her debut, but the real statement came in how they played, with constant defensive pressure, fast pace, and a defined identity that the program had been missing.

Her work in the portal and on the recruiting trail has backed that up. She's building a roster for deep March runs. Tennessee is no longer in a holding pattern. Under Caldwell, they're operating with big-stage intent again.

✨Kayla Karius (Green Bay):
Stepping in for a legend at your alma mater can come with pressure — or you can do what Kayla Karius did and turn it into momentum. In her first season as a head coach, she led Green Bay to 29 wins and another NCAA Tournament berth, doing it with the same poise she had as a player there years ago.

Green Bay didn't look like a program adjusting to a new era. That speaks to how cleanly Karius translated her vision into results. Her teams don't get rattled, they don't beat themselves, and they Playzith a calm confidence that mirrors their coach.

✨ Jan Jensen (lowa):
Some coaches take over programs. Jan Jensen inherited a moment. Following Caitlin Clark's era at lowa is not a normal first-year coaching situation. It's a national spotlight job on day one. But Jensen approached it with methodically. She secured Villanova transfer Lucy Olsen to stabilize the lineup, and lowa turned in a 23-win season that included a top-five upset over USC and another NCAA Tournament second-round run.

Then she doubled down by pulling in high-level future talent, headlined by 2026 recruit Addie Deal and a top-10 commitment in McKenna Wolizcko for 2027. What could've been a reset year became a statement that lowa isn't done competing on a national level.

✨Kenny Brooks (Kentucky):
Kenny Brooks walked into a Kentucky program that had gone (24-39) across the previous two seasons and flipped the tone in one year. The Wildcats jumped to (23-8) in his first season, competing with a spark that hasn't been there in a while.

If you've followed Brooks' career, it fits the pattern. He lifted James Madison into a tournament regular, then took Virginia Tech to its first Final Four and 30-win season. Now he's doing in Lexington what he's done everywhere he's been — establish structure, build player belief, and win. And with three top-25 recruits on the way — the best recruiting class in program history — this looks like the beginning of a full-scale turnaround.

Sarah Strong at the half:

15 PTS
5 RBS
4 AST
2 STL
1 BLK
7-9 FG
1-2 3P

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The Aces brought the trophy to the Raiders game

Caitlin Clark isn’t just changing women’s basketball — she’s changing the business of it, too. The Indiana Fever star and college basketball icon recently landed a massive Nike deal, and it has everyone talking.
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